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The Joy Cardin ShowThe Future of Wind Power in Wisconsin - In his recent state budget, Governor Walker proposed a $250,000 study to determine the health effects of wind energy in order to inform future wind energy projects. John Munson speaks to an alternative energy proponent who says that this is an “unnecessary study on a nonexistent problem.”
Guest(s): Michael Kraft

The Joy Cardin ShowThe Case For Prison Reform - Prisons aren’t just a place where people go after breaking the law. They’re a place where society’s problems are buried… and largely ignored. That’s according to John Munson’s guest, who says it’s time to fix our prison systems and provide help to people who need it the most.
Guest(s): Maya Schenwar

To the Best of Our KnowledgeWriting for a Living - 80 percent of Americans think they could write a book – according to one survey. But what does it take – really – to write and publish a book? This week on To the Best of Our Knowledge, tales from the trenches: writers tell the truth about writing for a living.

Central TimeCharter High Schools Proposed, Weekly Congress Update, Money And Stress - A recent report shows that more than 25 percent of Americans feel stressed about money most or all of the time. We learn some ways to manage that stress. We also discuss whether Congress will vote to use armed force in Syria during our weekly Congressional roundup. Plus, a state representative shares details on a proposal to allow technical colleges to open their own charter high schools.

The Kathleen Dunn ShowMore Violence In Ukraine Ahead Of Peace Talks - Fighting in eastern Ukraine has surged ahead of peace talks on Wednesday. Government forces continue to faceoff with pro-Russian rebels. Moscow Times reports that “U.S. provision of military aid to Ukraine would be seen by Moscow as a declaration of war." Kathleen discusses the latest in Ukraine with Steven Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.
Guest(s): Ambassador Steven Pifer

The MiddayClocks in Motion with Matthew Coley - Clocks in Motion is an ensemble with the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Music. They've served as resident performers and educators at the Interlochen Arts Academy, Rhapsody Arts Center, University of Michigan, Baldwin-Wallace University, and the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

The Joy Cardin ShowBig Question: K-12 Education And The State Budget - In the latest state budget, Governor Walker is proposing eliminating the statewide cap on how many students can receive taxpayer-funded vouchers for attending private schools. He is also proposing not increasing per-pupil spending for public schools, plus several other provisions affecting K-12 education. Are these proposals good for Wisconsin students? John Munson's two guests debate for this week's Big Question.
Guest(s): Jim Bender, Dan Rossmiller

To the Best of Our KnowledgeRace and Fear - High profile police shootings over the past year have raised a lot of issues. There's one we don't talk about so much, but should -- fear. Join us for an hour-long special from To the Best of Our Knowledge, on race and fear. How stereotypes kill.

Central TimeBucks Arena For Casino Proposal, Cost Of Hosting Olympics, "88 Days To Kandahar" - Boston recently became a contestant to host the 2024 Olympic games, but is the multi-billion dollar price tag worth it? We explore the costs and benefits to hosting the Olympics, learn about a CIA director's role in the War on Terror, and check out a proposal from the Menominee tribe that would fund a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks, in exchange for the go-ahead on a proposed casino in Kenosha.

Central TimeEnd-Of-Life Care Choices, Tissue Chips And Drug Testing, Brian Williams - Some products approved after animal testing turn out to be harmful to humans. Researchers want to change that. We learn how newly created "tissue chips" that mimic human systems could be the future of drug testing. We also discuss the important choices made during end-of-life care, and talk to a media expert about the controversy over Brian Williams.